Course Overview
This course will cover in detail the effects of weather on general aviation operations. Topics will include the earth's atmospheric and weather systems and severe weather effects on aviation operations.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Classify air masses and types according to type and origin.
- Describe the development of precipitation and its effect on aviation operations.
- Describe the concepts of atmospheric pressure, its vertical and horizontal distribution, and its relationship with other atmospheric variables.
- Describe the formation, growth and dissipation of mid latitude cyclones, tropical storms, thunderstorms and tornadoes.
- List the various sources of weather information available for aviation operators.
- Interpret Aviation Weather Reports and forecasts to determine impact on aviation operations.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2009
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